State v. Gabriel S., 2010AP2876, District 1, 4/19/11
court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Gabriel S.: Jane S. Earle; case activity
Decision to terminate parental rights upheld as proper exercise of discretion, against argument (as to grounds) that Gabriel S. wasn’t to blame for abuse that caused child to be removed from home under CHIPS order; and (as to disposition) that in its best-interests analysis, the trial court failed to consider child’s substantial relationship with Gabriel S.
Court efficiently recites TPR two-phase process, and standard of review on appeal, ¶¶5-7.
